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1 Carnes Road, Oceanside, CA 92058-6699
Summary
Santa Margarita Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
50.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 45.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 592/1,734 (66th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 388/1,735 (78th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 544 |
| Low-Income Students | 361 (66.4%) |
| English Learners | 12 (2.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.0 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period. Math rose 3.8 points from last year and rose 11.0 points over the full period.
•Math +11.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 27.6% to 70.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 55% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 47%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.3% to 62.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.6-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Santa Margarita Elementary compare within the district?
Santa Margarita Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Oceanside Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Santa Margarita Elementary rank in California?
Santa Margarita Elementary ranks No. 592 of 1,734 in reading and No. 388 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Santa Margarita Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 44.7% meet the reading standard and 36.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Santa Margarita Elementary compare with other schools in Oceanside?
Santa Margarita Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 5 K–8 schools in Oceanside with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OceansideHow does Santa Margarita Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Santa Margarita Elementary is No. 31 in reading and No. 28 in math proficiency among the 65 K–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Margarita ElementaryThis school | 45.6% | 50.4% |
| North Terrace Elementary | 42.2% | 55.9% |
| Stuart Mesa Elementary | 29.6% | 46.7% |
